Infertility Glossary - Definitions and Terms for Letters P - Z
As you go through infertility testing and treatment, you’ll probably come across a number of words that you’ve never heard before. Knowing the terminology can help you ask better questions when speaking to your doctor, and help you as you research the topic on your own. Get terms for words starting with letters P through Z here.
Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE)
What is testicular sperm extraction (TESE)? Find out here.
What is testicular sperm extraction (TESE)? Find out here.
Varicocele
What is varicocele? And how does it affect male infertility? Learn here.
What is varicocele? And how does it affect male infertility? Learn here.
Retrograde Ejaculation
What is retrograde ejaculation? How can it cause male infertility? Find out here.
What is retrograde ejaculation? How can it cause male infertility? Find out here.
Testicular Biopsy
What is a testicular biopsy? Why is it done? Find out here.
What is a testicular biopsy? Why is it done? Find out here.
Vasectomy
What is a vasectomy? Find out here.
What is a vasectomy? Find out here.
Testosterone
What is testosterone? What does it do in the body? Find out here.
What is testosterone? What does it do in the body? Find out here.
Vasography
What is a vasography, and when may it be ordered? Learn more about vasography here.
What is a vasography, and when may it be ordered? Learn more about vasography here.
Vas Deferens
What are the vas deferens? Find out here.
What are the vas deferens? Find out here.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
What is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? How is related to infertility, and what are common symptoms? Learn in this definition of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
What is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? How is related to infertility, and what are common symptoms? Learn in this definition of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
Poor Ovarian Reserves
What are poor ovarian reserves? How is it diagnosed? Learn more about poor ovarian reserves here.
What are poor ovarian reserves? How is it diagnosed? Learn more about poor ovarian reserves here.
Progesterone
What is Progesterone?
What is Progesterone?
Recombinant DNA Technology
What is recombinant DNA technology? And how does it apply to fertility drugs? Learn more about recombinant DNA technology here.
What is recombinant DNA technology? And how does it apply to fertility drugs? Learn more about recombinant DNA technology here.
Reproductive Endocrinologist
What is a reproductive endocrinologist? Find out here.
What is a reproductive endocrinologist? Find out here.
Saliva Ferning Kit
What is a saliva ferning kit? And how can it help you get pregnant?
What is a saliva ferning kit? And how can it help you get pregnant?
Secondary Infertility
What is secondary infertility? Learn more here.
What is secondary infertility? Learn more here.
Sperm Morphology
What is Sperm Morphology?
What is Sperm Morphology?
Superovulation
What is superovulation? Why is it done, and what are the risks? Learn more about superovulation in this definition.
What is superovulation? Why is it done, and what are the risks? Learn more about superovulation in this definition.
Zygote
What is a Zygote?
What is a Zygote?